David O. Klein

ABOUT

SOME AREAS OF PRACTICE

EDUCATION

B.A. 1989, Colgate University
J.D. 1992, Hofstra University School of Law
L.L.M. 1994, Pace University Law School, Environmental Law

EMPHASIS

E-commerce, Internet Marketing, Social Media, E-mail Marketing and Advertising Law

Promotions Law and Sweepstakes Law

Internet Poker Law, Gaming Law and Fantasy Sports Law

Mobile Marketing Law

Privacy and Data Security Law

Telecommunications Law

Copyright and Trademark Law

Domain Name Controversies

Software Licensing

Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims

AREAS OF PRACTICE

David Klein is one of the most recognized attorneys in the technology, Internet marketing, sweepstakes and telecommunications fields. Skilled at counseling clients on a broad range of technology-related matters, David Klein has substantial experience in negotiating and drafting complex licensing, marketing and Internet agreements. He has an in-depth understanding of Internet and new media law and is established as a leader in structuring and implementing major technology agreements.

Well-versed in Internet poker law, sweepstakes law, gaming law, gambling law and laws pertaining to fantasy sports and other promotions, David helps steer clients through the ever-evolving legal landscape associated with their new media ventures (ensuring that all creative material complies with applicable law, drafting new media marketing agreements and drafting contest rules for sweepstakes and other promotions).

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

David represents clients before the New York State trial and appellate courts, federal courts, the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, State Public Service Commissions, state attorneys general, as well as before the American Arbitration Association and other arbitral tribunals. He is an active member of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA).